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Where does Quality of Life (QoL) fit in the future of technology in the 21st Century?
- Authors:
- MARSTON Hannah R., FREEMAN Shannon, MUSSELWHITE Charles
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 25(3), 2015, pp.8-14.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
There is great opportunity to leverage existing technologies to measure Quality of Life (QoL). This article considers the value and use of Quantified Self (QS); also called self/life logging. The QS is a field or movement that enables individuals to incorporate and/or utilise technologies which are wearable. Types of QS may include physical and psychological characteristics such as heart rate and number of steps walked, places visited and tasks completed, dietary choices and number of calories consumed, sleep habits, and self-perceived mood. (Edited publisher abstract)
Phenomenology and the meaning of lived experience: anticipating falling
- Authors:
- SHAW J.A., CONNELLY D.M., McWILLIAM C.L.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 22(2), April 2012, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine older adults living independently in the community to explore the meaning of the experience of anticipating falling from a hermeneutic perspective (focusing on interpretation). The findings suggest that maintaining a sense of personal identity is of the utmost importance for older people. Participants in the study found a balance between physical “safety” through efforts to prevent falls and portraying self-image in order to enable themselves to continually strive for quality of life. Service providers need to understand that some risk taking is likely in order to maintain a sense of identity and quality of life. The study aimed to provide insight into the psycho-social considerations that should be considered when delivering fall prevention services to older adults.
Older people, well-being and participation
- Authors:
- BARNES Marian, WARD Lizzie, GAHAGAN Beatrice
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 22(2), April 2012, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The University of Brighton and Age Concern, Brighton, Hove and Portslade have been working on participatory research with older people since 2007. Their latest project investigates the experiences of older people in relation to well-being. They have also received ESRC Follow on Funding to apply learning from this project, and from their experiences of working with older people as co-researchers, to develop learning resources for older people's involvement. This article briefly describes what the researchers have learnt from their research into well-being and how the findings will be applied.
Conceptualizing and assessing spirituality among Chinese elders: towards evidence-based practice
- Author:
- LOU Vivian W.Q.
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 22(1), January 2012, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Briefly reports on the findings of a research study to look at the meaning of spirituality among Chinese elders and identify how spirituality could contribute to wellbeing. Phase one involved conducting focus groups and indepth interviews in Hong Kong and Shanghai to discover the meaning of spirituality from the perspective of Chinese elders and those who had close relationships with them. Phase two was a Delphi study aiming to reach expertise consensus on the meaning of spirituality among Chinese elders. Phase three consisted of quantitative research to validate the Spirituality Scale for Chinese Elders (SSCE). Seven key components of spirituality, including spiritual well-being, meaning of life, transcendence, and relationships with self, family, people other than family members, and environment were identified.
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA)
- Author:
- BREEZE Elizabeth
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(4), October 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) follows cohorts of older people with biennial interviews. It covers key elements of quality of life, with design assumed that there are connections between our health and functioning, our social networks, our economic position, and our perceptions of wellbeing. This paper briefly looks at the aims of the ELSA and looks at how the data have been used in the area of health inequalities and timing retirement.
Introducing "Support at Home: Interventions to Enhance life in Dementia (SHIELD)": five year research programme funded by the National Institute for Health Research
- Authors:
- BURNELL Karen, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 19(2), April 2009, Online only
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
SHIELD is a research programme which aims to reduce disability, improve outcomes, and enhance quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. This article looks at the aims of three projects within the SHIELD programme: Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST); an Experienced Carer Package (ECP) to support carers; and an intensive Home Treatment Package (HTP).
Age-friendly cities
- Author:
- GILLS Margaret
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 16(3/4), September 2006, pp.27-29.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
This article reports on the development of age-friendly cities in Canada. The goal of the age friendly cities project is to identify the various indicators of an urban environment that facilitates healthy, active ageing; develop recommendations based on these indicators; and publish a best practices guide for urban communities to use. The project is being organised in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners.
Is it possible to conceptualise and measure quality of life for people with severe Alzheimer's disease?
- Author:
- THOMPSON Lauren
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 15(1), January 2005, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
States that the experience and natural history of Alzheimer's varies considerably between individuals but it develops in stages common to all sufferers varying from mild cognitive impairment to severe dementia. Discusses conceptualisation and measurement of quality of life (QoL) measures, problems associated with assessing QoL using observer reported measures, and alternatives.
Quality of life and social support among people from different ethnic groups
- Authors:
- MORIARTY Jo, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 11(4), December 2001, pp.8-9.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on a research project funded under the ESCR programme Growing Older, which focuses on issues to do with ethnicity. The article reports on the project so far, and highlights the issues emerging from early interviews.
Empowerment, disempowerment and quality of life for older people
- Authors:
- AFSHAR Haleh, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Generations Review, 11(4), December 2001, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- British Society of Gerontology
Reports on a research project which is part of the ESRC Growing Older initiative. Looks particularly at how Black and Asian women understand and evaluate their quality of life and how this quality might be extended. Looks at the findings to date.